Portable cash-box.



L. VOYE. PORTABLE CASH BOX.

APPLICATION FILBD-JAN.14.1911.

Patented Jun@ L3,

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LOUIS VOYE, OF MCDONALD, PENNSYLVANIA.

PORTABLE CASH-BOX.

Specification-ef Letters Patent.

Application filed January 14, 1911.

. To dll 'whom 'it may concern:

convenience in handling are important fac-v tors.

The object of my invention is to secure a cash box that, when closed,will occupy a minimum space in a safe or other depository and will be ofa convenient form to carry from place to place, and that when open willcontain the cash, sorted according to denomination, arranged to affordready estimate of approximate value, and ready for immediate use inmaking change.

In the accompanying drawing which forms a part of this specificationFigure l is a view in elevation of the front of the box when open; Fig.2 is a sectional view taken on the line II-II of Fig. l; Fig. 3 is a topplan View of the box in closed position, and Fifi'. 4 shows the closedbox in inclined position resting on a support in a convenient positionfor use.

In the several figures like numerals refer to like parts.

The boX, which may be of any suitable material, is divided into twoparts 1 and 2 on a plane oblique to its face in suoli a way that theparts will be substantially symmetrical, of trapezoidal section, anddeep enough at their thicker ends to accommodate the largest coin whenintroduced edgewise. The interior of each box-part is convenientlydivided into bill"containing receptacles 4, Liza'and coin-containingreceptacles 3, 351,8",

39, 3d, 3e, the coin-containing receptacles being equal in number to thedifferent dcnominations of coins which they are to receiveand arrangedaccording to their descending value, which is approximately according totheir diminishing sine, from the deep to the shallow end of thecompartment, to the end that when the box is closed a stack of largercoins in one box-part will be opposite a stack of smaller coins in theother boX-part, thereby utilizing a minimum space. As shown particularlyin Figs. 1 and 2 the receptacles for the individual stacks of coinsintroduced edgewise may be grooves formed in a block of suitablematerial, such grooves being spaced at such distances apart that theintervening spaces will be large enough to have counting scales printedthereon or secured thereto. Each bill containing receptacle may beprovided with a spring retainer of any desired form. As herein shown,the retainer consists of a T-shaped member 5 with suitable springs (S tohold its stem-end yieldingly toward the back of the boX, and to the stemof the T a follower block 7 is jointed.

In order to prevent the coins from falling from their individualcompartments while the box is being opened or closed or moved about whenin closed position, I provide one or both of the compartments with a lid8, having a suitable handle and fastenings for securing it inclosedposition upon one of the box-parts. The provision of a lid lends furtherutility to the box in that counted money7 may be kept in the closed sidewhile the money that is to` be used for making change. may be kept onthe open side..

.A folding vleg 9 may be secured to the box as shown in Fig. 4:, so thatit may stand in a convenient position for use and a suitable flexiblehandle 10 may be. attached to the top, as shown in Fig. 3, Aone end ofthe handle being preferably attached to each box-part, so as to preventexcessive strain ,upon the hinges ll.

It will be observed of my invention that I have providedA a boxparticularly adapted v v ed and placed in a safe in a separate safe box.

By the use of my invention, the safe boX and cash drawer are combined ina convenient manner. Thus, While being used as a. cash drawer for makingchange, the box stands in a convenient position with the coins readilyaccessible, and,-When it is necessary to take the money to a differentplace, the lid is fastened on a boXpart, the box closedand suitablyfastened. It will be seen that the box then presents a structureconvenient to carry and a structure that will occupy a relatively smallspace in a safe.

I do not Wish to limit myself to the details of construction of the boxfor obviouslyT inanf,v changes ina)v be inade by those skilled in theart without departing` from the spirit of my invention,

I claim as my inrention:

li. A portable. cash retainer' having a box part that in section issubstantially a trape- Zoid, said box-part provided with grooif'ed coinreceptacles disposed transverse to its trapezoid section, the largercoin recepta- I.cles being in the deeper portion of the box and the saidgrooves being of suficient depth Within the box to permit the coin to beentirely contained therein, substantially as described.

2. In a portable cash-retainer, the coinbif nation of a box dividedobliquely into two substantially symmetrical box-'parts each of which isprovided with receptacles for coins,

the largest coin receptacle being in the deep est portion ot carbbox-part. substantially as' described.

3. In a portable cash-retainer the combination of a box dividedobliqnely into tiro substantiall)Y s vnnnetrical box-parts each of whichis provided with receptacles for coins, the larger receptacle being inthe. deeper portion of the box, a removable coin cover,

ra collapsible support and aV handle, substan-l tially as described.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand.

LOUIS VO YE.

I/Vitnesses PAUL N. CRITCHLOW, ALICE A. TRILL.

